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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,990.50, 22,450.73 and 11,849.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,990.50, 22,450.73 and 11,849.41 is: 17,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,990.50 : 22,450.73 = 11,849.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,990.50/22,450.73 = 11,849.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,990.50x = 22,450.73 × 11,849.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,990.50x = 266,027,792.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,027,792.32/14,990.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,746.43

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